"Lakota Gem Award" Coming Soon

Beginning in October, we will be shining the spotlight on some of our most precious gems - the teachers, administrators and support staff who are a cut above the rest. Every month, staff, parents, students and community members can nominate individuals who bring a sparkle to our schools. 

Nominees should reflect any one of these gem-like facets:  

• Sapphire of Student Support - Values strong relationships and the importance of meeting students' individual academic, social and emotional needs.
   
• Beacon of Positivity - Radiates positive energy and promotes a welcoming culture that celebrates and respects differences. 
   
• Brilliant Innovator - Uses creativity to create dynamic experiences for students and staff, solve problems and allocate available resources wisely.
   
• Polished Team Player - Embraces the power of community and collaboration to lift one another up and work together for the best possible results.
   
• Gem of Growth - A lifelong learner who values feedback and has a growth mindset for continuous professional improvement.
   
• A Cut Above the Rest - Shines in their area of expertise and goes above and beyond in their daily work.

Our goal is to recognize a "Lakota Gem Award" recipient monthly from each grade band (K-2, 3-6, 7-8 and 9-12), as well as Central Office and the Service Center. These individuals will be surprised during the workday and spotlighted through district communication channels. 
 
Start thinking about who you would like to see shine for their work around Lakota! The nomination form will be available in October.